Tried xg300 at Target and was blown away. I was not interested due to this video but goes to show not to take a review for fact. That speaker is amazing
@@Tripokaridos22 actually i have no issues watching movies on every speaker i have :) sounds like you don’t have one and are basing your opinions on nothing
@@theyenvy1368 Even if we believe what you saying about me , not having any of them... Lets consider RTings and every other measurement on Latency ... Your beloved speaker has a huge Latency . If you Cant see it then i am sory you have a problem .
I disagree with the reviewer. If you don't like the warm signature of the Sony XG300, then adjust it with the app. It's not a problem, so why whine about it? But consider this: the Sony XG300 is charged via USBC - and most of us have several USBC cables kicking around everywhere. By contrast, the JBL Xtreme 3 has a non-USB charging cable with a big brick built into it. Lose it and you're out of luck. Bring it with you, and it's bulky. Also, the Sony uses Bluetooth 5.2 which will keep your phone's battery from wearing down quickly.
Also xtreme 3 supports quick charge and its adapter is universal for some laptops and tablets, also the usb C is a output so it can charge 2 devices simultaneously
@@SlippySage some will for sure, but most will not. The device has a bass boost button right there for people to push and fiddle with, so of course people are going to give it a try.
Choice between Sony and JBL Is more like Choice between music and noise There is no chance of enjoying music on JBL at 100 percent volume, it becomes noise. To understand lyrics, tunes and feel the music one should choose Sony.
You don't know what you're takin bout. My xtreme 3 on full is perfectly fine I can vibe to the lyrics AND the powerful base, shits perfect for vibing... Sony might be good for listening to your taylor swift while ya cook n clean 😂
If you want an opinion of a seasoned nerd and I wager you don't want, they both sound pretty crap. I deal with boomboxes and vintage Hi-Fi of the 80s and 90s and these little machines they all sound pretty awful. Yes, they managed to get a 50 Hz response with passive radiators but the frequencies and instruments are all over the place scattered across... the highs seem to come straight out of a sanding block with 300 grit sand paper. Pretty much the same awful experience I've always had LIVE when I paired my idiotic-phone to one of those smart-speakers. The only thing they have of smartness is the amount of profit they bring for their commissioners.... you wouldn't really believe that JBL and SONY developed in house these trash cans? If that were true it would surely pass as a warning of the incredibly sorry state of the Hi-Fi market today.
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The thing no one talks about in reviews is the aux latency. Which speaker has it and which one doesn't. This is a major thing when trying to connect multiple speakers via aux cable.
When did latency via a wired connection become a thing? The whole point of it, is that it shouldn't have latency. So somewhere along the way, mfg's got lazy and stupid. Would never touch a product that introduced latency via aux.
Sorry... This review is a joke. Personally I don't like the warmer signature of the xg300 yet you won't touch the EQ. Then you talk about changing the EQ on the xtreme3 to your liking. Zero credibility.
Just a heads up for people watching this NOW or almost in 2024. I bought the JBL XTREME 3 brand new a year ago and have used it everyday in my shop at about 85% level because my shop is loud in the department I work in and the speakers have blown!!!!!! My co worker bought the Sony XG300 before I bought the JBL and was also used in a different department at around the same level of 85% and it's still works perfectly. Something to consider is longevity and Sony so far has won in that department!!!!!
For me the XG 300 was the obvious choice... and here's why: - I already have other SONY products and the app is already there - Longer battery Life - Call Function - LDAC support for hight bitrate sound quality - Frequency output is better (more flat) than JBL's - The strap brings no benefit as the speaker stays in one place all the time - Lights are a nice touch - Battery care feature helps you avoid overcharging .... What's your reason other than the extra 10% of volume, which is useless since you're not listening at max volume all the time, and the brighter sound which can be fixed with the eq? :)
I got the sony xe300 yesterday and returned it today 😂 the bigger one. It sounds like a blanket is over it you can't hear the words clearly when there is other noise around. And it's quiet. So I got this speaker today
You had mega bass on during the comparison; that is not the base EQ, it’s a bass boost. It’s not a fair test, of course it will sound bassier at the expense of mids and highs with that setting enabled. You should have at least done a comparison with it switched off, it’s downright deceptive to A/B them with one handicapped like that.
This is a problem with some of the reviewers, I've seen and heard others where the Sony XG300 was just as crisp and clean as the JBL, if not more so. The testing being done with "stock" settings is meaningless unless the reviewer gets into the EQ and makes sure to match similar EQ settings because the latter device is capable of much more than what is stock / middle of the road out of the box.
Bro you just have to wrong settings in the gx 300 when you activate the mega Bass its quite obvious that the Bass is more in the Front so the Volume is increased a bit...but when you Customise the speaker in the app or for example the Equalizer the Sound gets quite a bit better and sounds for my opinion very good. (Sorry for my English im from Germany😅)
Could be my speakers but In my ears the Sony sounded better while the JBL had third bright sound a sound distorted. It tries to bring up the midrange wich don't exist in the music played. So JBK only had base and treble and then increased something not really they're. Wich Sony didn't do. But distortion, only the important sound was there
One thing that these speakers all need is a USB DAC to enable wired playback from the USB C port of your phone or tablet. Then people can enjoy their hi res music without compression and without the use of two amplifiers.
@@Crow_1860 ye this is pretty big shit from jbl friend buyed xtreme 3 and we are pretty mad about that we cant pair together speakers at least in party mode
Many people talk about her clumsy legs on the sides, that they are not very well glued) but I consider this not a terrible drawback! This speaker is very beautiful and stylish, soon... I'm buying! This is my first large speaker...
I'm a JBL fanboy. I have the JBL Partybox 300 and love everything about it. I purchased the Xtreme 3 today. I'm satisfied with the build quality and design, but there's something off about the sound quality. I can't put my finger on it, but there's something missing. I added bass, but that wasn't it. It's more than loud enough for what I intend to use it for, but it's the sound that's not quite right.
i agree it gets super loud but even in doors the bass is just okay, not great. however plugged in this speaker is awesome but i nought to use outdoors at the skate park
i have the same feeling with my charge 5, I had to go through phone equalizer and jbl app equalizer to get it kind of right. Stock is quite horrible, i regret buying
I am a Sony brand loyalist, I had already bought a xg300 and watched this review afterwards hoping you would say something good about it I also wanted to see how it stacked up to the extreme 3 let me tell you this speakers audio and bass is way clearer that the extreme 3 with way lest distortion and subwoofer bottom out, plus Imo the Sony is louder per cubic inch people can here my music three doors down about 400-500 feet away and the bass is still super clear the JBL’s does not carry the bass or sound near that far imo , I love your videos anyway and will continue watching
@An_Equal I commented upstream about this, some of these testers on YT making stock setting comparisons and that doesn't tell anyone squat when the device is not setup equally. The Sony EQ stock is middle of the road, but it's capable of out JBL'g the JBL - if the user should so choose those settings. JBL just has the crispy bumpy sound as a stock setting which can also be tuned by preference. Need better reviews to truly test capabilities, not just a out of box straight up shoot
@@yourdaddy5876 Same on Amazon, i got one today for that price. Mainly bought it because i use it on my jetski and want ability to receive calls and have directional sound pointed at me, longer battery life. If i didn't need call access, i would just keep my Boom3
Using LDAC with FLAC files of either 16 bit 44.1 khz or 24 bit 96 khz I thought the wireless playback was not all that bad. I tried out the speaker in the store using my phone. After the bad review I was pleasantly surprised. Maybe it is a lot worse with a 128kbit/sec MP3. I guess that the higher res files that contain much more mid and high information or frequencies will inject life into the playback of this Sony speaker. I have the SRS-X88 for reference which is a very open speaker with a wide soundstage and gives exceptional playback and unbelievable clarity. I also have the SRS- HG1 perhaps the best battery speaker Sony ever made and the only one I know of with hi res playback.
The only difference from 256 kb as seen here and higher res. is in the treble detail and instrument separation. With speakers with covers on them like these a double blind test would never sound any different. Even advanced robotic tests you couldn't tell. Too much noise.
Xtreme 3 is awesome! Looks good, sounds good, great battery life, durable as hell and even thou we own an flip 6, charge 5, boombox 3, the Xtreme most of the time turns out to be the go to when we wana bring a speaker with us somewhere 🤩 Absolutely love the carrying strap aswell! Great video as always 🥳
@@eddziver2521 i am very sure, i have two bb3 at home right now, it was released here in Europe about two weeks ago ☺️ bought em from JBLs Swedish website
How do you compare the charge 5 against the xtreme 3. I ordered the charge 5 online but I'm not really blown away by it. Is the bigger and stereo-equipped xtreme 3 worth it?
@@redinho1994 I would say the Xtreme 3 is like a charge 5 on steroids, it gets louder, abit more bass and I like the portability with the carrying strap, but if you are looking for that really deep and powerful bass, the difference between Its big brother, the boombox is still night and day… but I think the Xtreme is a great mix of all, size, sound, portability and battery life ✌🏻
Оба этих динамика хорошие. Я хотел взять Sony xg 300, но к сожалению они к нам так и не приехали. Поэтому взял Sony xg 500. Хорошая колонка и звук радует мои уши
JBL has good bass and all the treble but 0 mids, it reminds me of JBL Flip Essentials, its sound is unbearable for long term listening at least for me. I prefer the sony sound, as is more natural, as for the maximul volume, its a valid point for JBL.
I don't like how SONY is uncomfortable with wattage rating for it's speakers, (at least this model for sure, no specs anywhere on watts power on there website). Would you say this sounds as loud as a 60 Watt Speaker? (it's hard to tell through RUclips on laptop speakers)
That Sony is a big step backwards from the XB43. The XB43 could go blow for blow with the Xtreme 3, this new speaker sounds like it's playing from behind a pillow like the XB41
I have the feeling that all those jbl folks never use the amplifier. Just the sound that comes out after you buy and connect it. I allways put some setting on headphones because normaly they all sound bad without tweaking. Im gonna get the xg300
bro idk how I feel about this review, yes the xtreme is better but you wont find it cheaper than 300 bucks, maybe you should add the prices into consideration on more reviews and as we all know Sony puts their speakers on sale regularly. you can easily get the xg300 for 200 brand new , or get a refurbished one for 100 bucks or less.
Thanks for your review. Just got the Extreme 3 and love it. I am bummed that when you are playing music from your phone through the speaker, and you make a phone call, the speaker stops playing the music from the phone. JBL customer support said there’s no way around this. So I try to remember to use my iPad for the music sometimes.
@@GYMCADDY i ended up bringing them both home. I played with the eq on the sony but nothing i did made it even close. The charge 5 sounds ten times better.
Two questions about the XG300. Is this unit stereo? Could I hook this unit to the BlueTooth on my Samsung TV, and be able to control the volume via the TV?
I came close to buying the XG300 back in late 2022 when it was on a great sale, but I decided not to do it. It had nothing to do with this comparison, I just wanted to see what other companies besides the big names like JBL Sony, Bose, and Ultimate Ears are offering, or what was going to be released in 2023. Besides, it seems like you get much more for your money if you go with other choices besides the big well-known brand names. I was looking at the Tribit Stormbox Blast as a possibility, but then the Soundcore Motion X600 was released in mid 2023, and I think that's the next one. I don't need another speaker, I have a few already, including the 1st Gen Marshall Emberton. Sometimes you see the new updated technology and you just have to try it. Some people like to collect baseball cards, coins or stamps --- Hey, whatever works.
Hello! I hope your good I’m one of your RUclips subs and I love all your informative content. I wanted to ask you what portable Bluetooth speaker would yo recommend me for Djing outdoors? I’ve been seeing that jbl boombox 2 and partybox 100 but I’ve heard boom box two does not sound well with aux cable (I would use a rca to 3.5 cable for that jack input in most Bluetooth speakers). I’m not sure about what to get or what would be the best option. I would appreciate your response. Love from the DR🇩🇴
As far as competition I fell like Soundcore took Sony's spot but the build quality just took a hit in comparison. The Xtreme 3 wins but there both severely overpriced but at least you can find the Xtreme 3 refurbished for 230$ the price it should be at.
I was listening the sound test with my Flip 5 and notice a slight difference in sound The Sony sounds muffled and less bass but the xtreme 3 sounds more louder and has more bass...
I’m just so disappointed with the XG300. It’s significantly worse than my previous XB series. Not only that but without running music THROUGH the Music App it sounds muffled and low res. I was replacing my Tribit $40 speaker and that one sounds cleaner and clearer than the XG300. The xg gets louder but way more muffled. I’m trying to find another XB speaker but it’s hard. The aux 3.5 input also runs in the low res sounding mode. I can’t use the music center app because Apple Music runs horribly and the app takes a long time to load each time you go back to it. I said this in another review but not a single review again, shows the Aux and nearly all don’t show it without the Music Center running. I’m trying to see find an actual good clean sound speaker so I can return the xg 300. I loved the Tribit so I’m thinking either their Stormbox or JBL. I need louder than what the $40 is offering , which again sounds very good, surprisingly good. I should also note that the xg300 sounds fantastic WITH the music center but you NEED to run your music through it, having it have access to your library. Accessing Apple Music songs are hit and miss in the Music Center App. So if I skip the music center app and just use the iPhone normally like any other bt app in existence then the sound is the worst sound I’ve heard in all my years of owning so many bt speakers. So you’re poo out of luck if you also enjoy watching and listening to Music videos via RUclips since the music center app doesn’t support it (only RUclips music but I like watching the videos or Live concerts). Thank You for the video. I was thinking of getting the Xtreme 2 but I’m willing to spend the extra for the 3, otherwise I’ll get a Stormbox.
The way you compared the speakers about mid video is the STANDARD for all future comparisons. My man…wonderful edit and comparison. Thank you. Ps…JBL won for me. Great video!
I have the JBL xtreme 2. I’ve had it since it came out, a few years now. I like it, but I want something the same size but better sound quality. Not a bigger speaker though. Just the sound signature itself. The voice of it or whatever. I’m mostly just bored of it. So far I can’t find anything better than the JBL though. Or is there?Devialet, I don’t think is portable without a cord. 😊
Tweeters in Jbl is quite disturbing in high volumes I don't feel comfortable listening to jbl for a long time and there's a bass drop in jbl in higher volumes. While the Sony is balanced and I think good for long time listening.
@@rubric_ra I do have idea about balanced sound. I'm working in Electronics store and I'm listening to all of these brands 6 days a week for the last 4 year
@@defnotatroll what I meant is xtreme is good for outdoors so I will go with jbls for outdoors and indoors I will go with Sony. So it depends on what purpose u buying the speaker for.
@@rubric_ra bro that's my personal preference I like warmer sound than very open sound . So personal choice ryt ? If u want more open sound go with jbls or some anker speakers and warmer sound Sony . That's it
I've heard several JBL and Sony speakers, and Sony has better overall sound. The sony's have more clarity and detail, whereas all of the JBL lack clarity and have a muddy sound. USBC is a huge bonus! Very odd that the Ult field 7 and JBL boombox 3 don't have modern inputs..
La gran mayoría lamentablemente escucha música por Spotify o RUclips el audio en estas plataformas esta comprimido y con perdidas Mp3 , Tener LDAC no ayuda en ese sentido,
ima be honest my charge 5 is loud enough, although i only listen to it on the ipad hearing podcast on 40% volume indoors and outside if i listen to music its 60 to 70%. this speaker would be a waste judging by my preferences.
Btw so if you broke like me you can go to Amazon renew and buy the extrem 3 for 217.00 plus tax it my be used but by my god All mighty it’s still like if I have but it brand new
So, I had already ordered the Sony on Amazon since it's on sale for 200$, and naturally did my research AFTER the purchase. Boy am I glad that you made this video! The Sony sounds MUDDY by comparison! The JBL was also on sale, but 50$ more than the Sony. I decided that I'd rather pay the extra for better sound, cancelled the Sony order, and put one in for the JBL. Thank you for the info, glad I was able to change them out.
@@simonkalloniatis7578 The jbl sounds really nice and clear, I've never heard the sony tbh but the sound comparison made it sounds warmer, hence muddy.
@@ronchum5178 It's better to test it in a shop. It can be his mic, his product, or a biased opinion that makes him intentionally ruin some products. I'm looking for a device to buy and the xb33 sounded so good to me but it's discontinued, so i went to look out for other sony products thinking they would sound similar. Lots of comments talk about testing both device irl and how sony sounds better. If you can go to a shop and test them yourself after you narrow down only 3 or 4 products and see what's best for you.
@@spookyclaws5350 Fair enough, though the JBL still sounds fantastic and I'm happy with my purchase. Some day I might come across it, and see how it sounds first hand.
Always test it in a shop yourself. I've always watched reviews like these comparing jbl with other brands (usually sony). I was thinking about getting a JBL partybox 100w and found it in a shop while browsing other tech with a friend, and right next to it was the sony xp500. Every video I watched comparing those 2 had jbl sounding AMAZING while Sony would always sound lame. But the difference in the shop was night and day. Sony was louder, had clearer sound and the bass was better too (compared all bass modes on both speakers). Don't base your decision on a youtube review. Please go in the shop and listen to them yourself, some may like JBL better, some may like Sony better. If I were to go based on the youtube vids i would've gotten JBL. But after testing it IRL Sony blew my mind away and at a cheaper price it was a no brainer.
It's not only about volume... The sony actually sounds warmer and less harsh in the high mids. JBL almost pierces your ears with certain frequencies. Great job with the audio comparison switching back and forth!! Thank you.
Jbl has a good sound but mids and highs are muddled at higher volume you can not listen to good music but only party music Sony is good with all kind of music and great sound separation for good quality ho e listening
THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY TO COMPARE WITH CONSTANT SWITCHING BACK & FORTH! You need to let each play for a bit, then switch! Some real music played by actual people on musical instruments would help too! Fake synthetic generated "music" cannot showcase what any speaker is capable of!
That might be true but JBL won this battle but either one of them are worth $400 I'm just saying 250 the JBL Xtreme 3 when it first came out it was almost 400 bucks after tax it's not worth that kind of money but again everyone has an opinion
Please sir listen my request, please review the jbl tour one over ear premium noise cancelling headphones because they definitely top competetior for bose and sony
Just bought one and also own an XB43. I bought one after hearing it in a shop, but also a big JBL fan, so after watching this I was a little worried. Yes I think Sony has scored an own goal. However when the XB43 was released the sound on that was very closed. In later updates it became more open. There is alot to like about this speaker. The basis for something very good is there. There's plenty of base, I think there's better clarity over the XB43, I also prefer the looks. The lights- that may be better at night creating a shodow effect. I was never a fan of the lights of the xb43 anyway. When I bought my XB43, it was more as a competitor for the charge 4, which it was as it offered way more base. As Sony has slashed the price to £199, it again puts it in that charge 5 territory, which if Sony can make it just a bit more open, makes the XG300 the logical choice. There isn't much that will compete with an Xtreme 3, likewise a Party box 100/110. It's the small home speaker where Sonynatural competition lies, the XB43 proved to be a winner, now they need to do the same with the XG300.
In terms of design, JBL speakers look like a bunch 12 years old kids gathered in a room with task to design a "cool" looking speaker. And I'm speaking about JBL in general. Sony has much more sleek and elegant design, and this concrete speaker could fit literally any environment, from your living room, to the beach. Now imagine this JBL sitting on your living room tv stand / chest of drawers. 🙃 When it comes to sound, I think this comparison is quite biased, and the "not even close" is a definition of clickbait title. For the particular song you chose the Sony output might seem a bit muffled, but JBL is overexposing mid and high freqs, like we used to set on our winamps 2 decades back, to have illusion of "better" sound. I still prefer the balanced sound of XG300, and in terms of sheer appearance - it's not even close.
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Tried xg300 at Target and was blown away. I was not interested due to this video but goes to show not to take a review for fact. That speaker is amazing
just goes to show how much better jbl is 🤷🏼♂️
@@theyenvy1368 Better ? LoL u cant even wath a movie or video with that Crap BT latency on JBL ... When they add low latency BT come again :)
@@Tripokaridos22 actually i have no issues watching movies on every speaker i have :) sounds like you don’t have one and are basing your opinions on nothing
@@theyenvy1368 Even if we believe what you saying about me , not having any of them... Lets consider RTings and every other measurement on Latency ... Your beloved speaker has a huge Latency . If you Cant see it then i am sory you have a problem .
🤣🤣ok enjoy sony's muffled sound..🤣
I disagree with the reviewer. If you don't like the warm signature of the Sony XG300, then adjust it with the app. It's not a problem, so why whine about it? But consider this: the Sony XG300 is charged via USBC - and most of us have several USBC cables kicking around everywhere. By contrast, the JBL Xtreme 3 has a non-USB charging cable with a big brick built into it. Lose it and you're out of luck. Bring it with you, and it's bulky. Also, the Sony uses Bluetooth 5.2 which will keep your phone's battery from wearing down quickly.
I agree with you... It's a matter of setting up the equilizer. I have an Sony XG300.
Jbl Xtreme 3 uses usb c and uses Bluetooth 5, it also has an basic equalizer. You are thinking of the Xtreme 2 which does not have any of those.
Also xtreme 3 supports quick charge and its adapter is universal for some laptops and tablets, also the usb C is a output so it can charge 2 devices simultaneously
You have to take into account that the average user will not adjust anything bc they don’t know what they are doing. They will just take it as is
@@SlippySage some will for sure, but most will not. The device has a bass boost button right there for people to push and fiddle with, so of course people are going to give it a try.
Choice between Sony and JBL
Is more like
Choice between music and noise
There is no chance of enjoying music on JBL at 100 percent volume, it becomes noise.
To understand lyrics, tunes and feel the music one should choose Sony.
You don't know what you're takin bout. My xtreme 3 on full is perfectly fine I can vibe to the lyrics AND the powerful base, shits perfect for vibing... Sony might be good for listening to your taylor swift while ya cook n clean 😂
true I have used both and jbl is for 12 yr olds that think louder is better the sony is a lot better all around
If you want an opinion of a seasoned nerd and I wager you don't want, they both sound pretty crap. I deal with boomboxes and vintage Hi-Fi of the 80s and 90s and these little machines they all sound pretty awful. Yes, they managed to get a 50 Hz response with passive radiators but the frequencies and instruments are all over the place scattered across... the highs seem to come straight out of a sanding block with 300 grit sand paper.
Pretty much the same awful experience I've always had LIVE when I paired my idiotic-phone to one of those smart-speakers. The only thing they have of smartness is the amount of profit they bring for their commissioners.... you wouldn't really believe that JBL and SONY developed in house these trash cans? If that were true it would surely pass as a warning of the incredibly sorry state of the Hi-Fi market today.
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The thing no one talks about in reviews is the aux latency. Which speaker has it and which one doesn't. This is a major thing when trying to connect multiple speakers via aux cable.
Not only that with JBL u cant watch video without latency, With Sony 5.2 BT Ldac low latency u can watch a movie or RUclips.
Sony xg300 is Awsome for Movies an videos on my Samsung phone and tablet"
Sounds Amazing an it has very low Latency 👌
When did latency via a wired connection become a thing? The whole point of it, is that it shouldn't have latency. So somewhere along the way, mfg's got lazy and stupid. Would never touch a product that introduced latency via aux.
Sorry... This review is a joke. Personally I don't like the warmer signature of the xg300 yet you won't touch the EQ. Then you talk about changing the EQ on the xtreme3 to your liking. Zero credibility.
Hahahahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂@@crogs571
Just a heads up for people watching this NOW or almost in 2024. I bought the JBL XTREME 3 brand new a year ago and have used it everyday in my shop at about 85% level because my shop is loud in the department I work in and the speakers have blown!!!!!! My co worker bought the Sony XG300 before I bought the JBL and was also used in a different department at around the same level of 85% and it's still works perfectly. Something to consider is longevity and Sony so far has won in that department!!!!!
Yeah, you're confirming what I have known for a while, the build quality and reliability of JBL speakers is total crap.
For me the XG 300 was the obvious choice... and here's why:
- I already have other SONY products and the app is already there
- Longer battery Life
- Call Function
- LDAC support for hight bitrate sound quality
- Frequency output is better (more flat) than JBL's
- The strap brings no benefit as the speaker stays in one place all the time
- Lights are a nice touch
- Battery care feature helps you avoid overcharging
....
What's your reason other than the extra 10% of volume, which is useless since you're not listening at max volume all the time, and the brighter sound which can be fixed with the eq? :)
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And the JBL is $100 more expensive at my place at least.
The smaller of the new Sony speakers are more interesting. Eagerly awaiting the review/comparisons I wanna know how good that new design really is
I got the sony xe300 yesterday and returned it today 😂 the bigger one. It sounds like a blanket is over it you can't hear the words clearly when there is other noise around. And it's quiet. So I got this speaker today
@@MyMrMista you got the xg300?
@@defnotatroll yup I just swapped the xe300 for the xg300 and it's so much better! I do not like the xe at all
@@MyMrMista glad you liked it. Sony are so hit or miss with their speakers. Dunno why they thought the XEs would be a good idea
You had mega bass on during the comparison; that is not the base EQ, it’s a bass boost. It’s not a fair test, of course it will sound bassier at the expense of mids and highs with that setting enabled. You should have at least done a comparison with it switched off, it’s downright deceptive to A/B them with one handicapped like that.
This is a problem with some of the reviewers, I've seen and heard others where the Sony XG300 was just as crisp and clean as the JBL, if not more so. The testing being done with "stock" settings is meaningless unless the reviewer gets into the EQ and makes sure to match similar EQ settings because the latter device is capable of much more than what is stock / middle of the road out of the box.
Bro you just have to wrong settings in the gx 300 when you activate the mega Bass its quite obvious that the Bass is more in the Front so the Volume is increased a bit...but when you Customise the speaker in the app or for example the Equalizer the Sound gets quite a bit better and sounds for my opinion very good. (Sorry for my English im from Germany😅)
same here. was geht?
I like the warm sound more and better quality sound of sony,It’s miles better and the best quality you will ever buy.
Could be my speakers but In my ears the Sony sounded better while the JBL had third bright sound a sound distorted. It tries to bring up the midrange wich don't exist in the music played. So JBK only had base and treble and then increased something not really they're. Wich Sony didn't do. But distortion, only the important sound was there
I prefer Sony sound. it does not artificially elevate treble range that makes it very versatile speaker. It is easy on ears for long listening.
Bruv u just got too sensitive ears..
One thing that these speakers all need is a USB DAC to enable wired playback from the USB C port of your phone or tablet. Then people can enjoy their hi res music without compression and without the use of two amplifiers.
I just picked up a XG 300 for $180 brand new and I am so happy! If you find it on deal is really worth it!
I bought one for $89. Best deal ever. So I bought 2
My Xtreme 3 seats behind my bed and it has no problem shaking my wall and utensils.
i have older one xtreme 2 behind me on desk and my computer keyboard is like ps 5 controller XD
@@originaldomino69 Wanted to boost the bass little more but Xtreme 2 can't pair up with Xtreme 3
@@Crow_1860 ye this is pretty big shit from jbl friend buyed xtreme 3 and we are pretty mad about that we cant pair together speakers at least in party mode
@@originaldomino69 well now theres partyboost that flip 5,flip 6, xtreme 3, boombox 2, boombox 3, charge 5, pulse 5, pulse 4... A lot of speakers
Many people talk about her clumsy legs on the sides, that they are not very well glued) but I consider this not a terrible drawback! This speaker is very beautiful and stylish, soon... I'm buying! This is my first large speaker...
I'm a JBL fanboy. I have the JBL Partybox 300 and love everything about it. I purchased the Xtreme 3 today. I'm satisfied with the build quality and design, but there's something off about the sound quality. I can't put my finger on it, but there's something missing. I added bass, but that wasn't it. It's more than loud enough for what I intend to use it for, but it's the sound that's not quite right.
So you’re saying ??
@@lordrocountinsnacks5742 Tell me what part you didn't understand.
i agree it gets super loud but even in doors the bass is just okay, not great. however plugged in this speaker is awesome but i nought to use outdoors at the skate park
i have the same feeling with my charge 5, I had to go through phone equalizer and jbl app equalizer to get it kind of right. Stock is quite horrible, i regret buying
I am a Sony brand loyalist, I had already bought a xg300 and watched this review afterwards hoping you would say something good about it I also wanted to see how it stacked up to the extreme 3 let me tell you this speakers audio and bass is way clearer that the extreme 3 with way lest distortion and subwoofer bottom out, plus Imo the Sony is louder per cubic inch people can here my music three doors down about 400-500 feet away and the bass is still super clear the JBL’s does not carry the bass or sound near that far imo , I love your videos anyway and will continue watching
I agree! My cousin and I also noticed that in a far distance about 20 feet or more you can hear clearly the Sony XG300...
you are right, xg300 has sound clarity
I Love my Sony xg300" With its Amazing Sound an Low Latency is is Great For Steaming Movies and Videos 💯
@An_Equal I commented upstream about this, some of these testers on YT making stock setting comparisons and that doesn't tell anyone squat when the device is not setup equally. The Sony EQ stock is middle of the road, but it's capable of out JBL'g the JBL - if the user should so choose those settings. JBL just has the crispy bumpy sound as a stock setting which can also be tuned by preference. Need better reviews to truly test capabilities, not just a out of box straight up shoot
Found this Sony speaker on sale for 179$ at the Airforce base shopping center. For that price it was a no brainer.
sony XG 300 currently on sale refurb on Ebay $109 can't tell from mew. You get 3 xGx sony for the price of 1 jbl
@@yourdaddy5876 Same on Amazon, i got one today for that price. Mainly bought it because i use it on my jetski and want ability to receive calls and have directional sound pointed at me, longer battery life. If i didn't need call access, i would just keep my Boom3
Nice review!
How many SPL (sound pressure level) they have, each one? I don’t see that info.
Using LDAC with FLAC files of either 16 bit 44.1 khz or 24 bit 96 khz I thought the wireless playback was not all that bad. I tried out the speaker in the store using my phone. After the bad review I was pleasantly surprised. Maybe it is a lot worse with a 128kbit/sec MP3. I guess that the higher res files that contain much more mid and high information or frequencies will inject life into the playback of this Sony speaker. I have the SRS-X88 for reference which is a very open speaker with a wide soundstage and gives exceptional playback and unbelievable clarity. I also have the SRS- HG1 perhaps the best battery speaker Sony ever made and the only one I know of with hi res playback.
The only difference from 256 kb as seen here and higher res. is in the treble detail and instrument separation. With speakers with covers on them like these a double blind test would never sound any different. Even advanced robotic tests you couldn't tell. Too much noise.
Ive recently seen articles online dissing the X3 out..ive had mine for a year now and 8 can guarantee..its bloody great.
Xtreme 3 is awesome! Looks good, sounds good, great battery life, durable as hell and even thou we own an flip 6, charge 5, boombox 3, the Xtreme most of the time turns out to be the go to when we wana bring a speaker with us somewhere 🤩 Absolutely love the carrying strap aswell!
Great video as always 🥳
Boombox 3 ? Are you sure buddy? It hasn't came out yet lol
@@eddziver2521 i am very sure, i have two bb3 at home right now, it was released here in Europe about two weeks ago ☺️ bought em from JBLs Swedish website
How do you compare the charge 5 against the xtreme 3. I ordered the charge 5 online but I'm not really blown away by it. Is the bigger and stereo-equipped xtreme 3 worth it?
@@redinho1994 I would say the Xtreme 3 is like a charge 5 on steroids, it gets louder, abit more bass and I like the portability with the carrying strap, but if you are looking for that really deep and powerful bass, the difference between Its big brother, the boombox is still night and day… but I think the Xtreme is a great mix of all, size, sound, portability and battery life ✌🏻
@@eddziver2521 jealous?
Jbl Charge 5 vs sony xg 300??
And why?? Please explain it🙏🙏
The xg300 is on sake for $200 right now. I have a gen 1 Jbl Xtreme and i love it! Would you say its am upgrade if i don't choose the jbl xtreme 3?
Оба этих динамика хорошие. Я хотел взять Sony xg 300, но к сожалению они к нам так и не приехали. Поэтому взял Sony xg 500. Хорошая колонка и звук радует мои уши
JBL has good bass and all the treble but 0 mids, it reminds me of JBL Flip Essentials, its sound is unbearable for long term listening at least for me. I prefer the sony sound, as is more natural, as for the maximul volume, its a valid point for JBL.
This is the review I was looking for. Great explanation and comparison.
I don't like how SONY is uncomfortable with wattage rating for it's speakers, (at least this model for sure, no specs anywhere on watts power on there website).
Would you say this sounds as loud as a 60 Watt Speaker? (it's hard to tell through RUclips on laptop speakers)
I was really looking forwrd to get a Sony device with which I could use the LDAC codec. But that thing sounds really FLAT!
Thx 4 the video!
That Sony is a big step backwards from the XB43. The XB43 could go blow for blow with the Xtreme 3, this new speaker sounds like it's playing from behind a pillow like the XB41
XB43 was a step below Xtreme 3 for it's inability to reproduce deep bass, but this one is like 5 steps below XB43.
@@ThibautMahringer exactly 😁😁
@@alanrossreviews The man the myth the Legend agrees with me 😁
@@ThibautMahringer 🥳🥳
@@alanrossreviews will you test the frequency response of the XG300? It seems, that even the Charge 5 can hold up at the bass performance...
I have the feeling that all those jbl folks never use the amplifier. Just the sound that comes out after you buy and connect it. I allways put some setting on headphones because normaly they all sound bad without tweaking. Im gonna get the xg300
my thoughts exactly!!
bro idk how I feel about this review, yes the xtreme is better but you wont find it cheaper than 300 bucks, maybe you should add the prices into consideration on more reviews and as we all know Sony puts their speakers on sale regularly. you can easily get the xg300 for 200 brand new , or get a refurbished one for 100 bucks or less.
How did i find for 90 euros?
Just bought it for $303 taxes included
Thanks for your review. Just got the Extreme 3 and love it. I am bummed that when you are playing music from your phone through the speaker, and you make a phone call, the speaker stops playing the music from the phone. JBL customer support said there’s no way around this. So I try to remember to use my iPad for the music sometimes.
I use an old iPad for my music server
Which would you buy. The sony xg300 for 200, or the charge 5 for 150?
Xg300 for $200
@@GYMCADDY i ended up bringing them both home. I played with the eq on the sony but nothing i did made it even close. The charge 5 sounds ten times better.
Nice job! hope to see more videos with the other speakers, I may put my Xb31 to rests
The Xtreme3 does NOT support AAC. And the compression from the SBC codec is audible. Just compare it to playing music with a wired connection!
Jbl Charge 5 vs sony xg 300??
And why?? Pkease explain it🙏🙏
The JR train three doesn’t get as loud as you would think it does but it still gets really loud and has some earth grading base
Two questions about the XG300. Is this unit stereo? Could I hook this unit to the BlueTooth on my Samsung TV, and be able to control the volume via the TV?
Yes
hi，so which one is better?
I came close to buying the XG300 back in late 2022 when it was on a great sale, but I decided not to do it. It had nothing to do with this comparison, I just wanted to see what other companies besides the big names like JBL Sony, Bose, and Ultimate Ears are offering, or what was going to be released in 2023. Besides, it seems like you get much more for your money if you go with other choices besides the big well-known brand names.
I was looking at the Tribit Stormbox Blast as a possibility, but then the Soundcore Motion X600 was released in mid 2023, and I think that's the next one. I don't need another speaker, I have a few already, including the 1st Gen Marshall Emberton. Sometimes you see the new updated technology and you just have to try it. Some people like to collect baseball cards, coins or stamps --- Hey, whatever works.
10:08 for reference the eq goes from -4 to 4 db as Panasonic style in their older systems
Jbl is a clear winner here. Quality of sound and bass top notch
Can I pair and connect Sony - XG300 with Sony XB41? Stereo sound? mono? thanks.
no cause the XB41 is using wireless party chain not party connect
Hello! I hope your good I’m one of your RUclips subs and I love all your informative content. I wanted to ask you what portable Bluetooth speaker would yo recommend me for Djing outdoors? I’ve been seeing that jbl boombox 2 and partybox 100 but I’ve heard boom box two does not sound well with aux cable (I would use a rca to 3.5 cable for that jack input in most Bluetooth speakers). I’m not sure about what to get or what would be the best option. I would appreciate your response.
Love from the DR🇩🇴
Jbl gotbbetter bass. Beter vocals and treble. Better low tones everything
The XB41 is still the best light feature of any of these speakers.
True
Buy JBL, he the best! Sound in Sony still like in barrel
@@Nik1tale JBL is cheap compared to sony,You’re used to fake sound and no bass,Sony is miles better and quality is unmatched lol
@@Jza-GZa40k No sony is fake
As far as competition I fell like Soundcore took Sony's spot but the build quality just took a hit in comparison. The Xtreme 3 wins but there both severely overpriced but at least you can find the Xtreme 3 refurbished for 230$ the price it should be at.
I agree they're both overpriced they should sound better for what they charge both of them
For $379 plus tax the JBL Xtreme 3 did kind of disappoint me when I purchased I thought it would be louder but this is just my personal opinion
i bought xtreme 3 new for roughly 230 doing the conversion right
@@carwashgaming3727 it was like 250 new plus tax in the US for awhile that's a ok price for it. I'm just happy you didn't buy it at full price
@@TheAscendedTechNinja it was on sale since yesterday for me. About 50 bucks off retail
Can you screenshot the moment you hit 111'111 subscribers?
I have the extreme 3 and i love it
Is it loud enough for indoor?
@@joshuavantongeren1734 yes
@@joshuavantongeren1734 for indoor its even too loud i would say.... over 60 or 70% its too loud for an average room
@@edensl8759 how’s the bass bro does it shake some shit up?
@@Jcccc23 bass is decent for its size so yea
Can't wait for the extreme 4
Me too, will it be this year?
But in long term Jbls are too powerful that the wire soldering gets loose maybe after 2/3 years .... And its hard to solder it back due to tight space
Jbl xtreme 3 is to sexy, my favorite design.
Can you compare the XG300 with the JBL Xtreme 2?
GX300 of course it's better
@@Kau001 oh i really doubt
I was listening the sound test with my Flip 5 and notice a slight difference in sound
The Sony sounds muffled and less bass but the xtreme 3 sounds more louder and has more bass...
i hear the jbl xtreme so much clear and better in gral, i think i should sell it
I’m just so disappointed with the XG300. It’s significantly worse than my previous XB series. Not only that but without running music THROUGH the Music App it sounds muffled and low res. I was replacing my Tribit $40 speaker and that one sounds cleaner and clearer than the XG300. The xg gets louder but way more muffled. I’m trying to find another XB speaker but it’s hard. The aux 3.5 input also runs in the low res sounding mode. I can’t use the music center app because Apple Music runs horribly and the app takes a long time to load each time you go back to it. I said this in another review but not a single review again, shows the Aux and nearly all don’t show it without the Music Center running. I’m trying to see find an actual good clean sound speaker so I can return the xg 300. I loved the Tribit so I’m thinking either their Stormbox or JBL. I need louder than what the $40 is offering , which again sounds very good, surprisingly good.
I should also note that the xg300 sounds fantastic WITH the music center but you NEED to run your music through it, having it have access to your library. Accessing Apple Music songs are hit and miss in the Music Center App. So if I skip the music center app and just use the iPhone normally like any other bt app in existence then the sound is the worst sound I’ve heard in all my years of owning so many bt speakers. So you’re poo out of luck if you also enjoy watching and listening to Music videos via RUclips since the music center app doesn’t support it (only RUclips music but I like watching the videos or Live concerts).
Thank You for the video. I was thinking of getting the Xtreme 2 but I’m willing to spend the extra for the 3, otherwise I’ll get a Stormbox.
Thanks for your comment I was afraid of the muffled effect and there it is
The way you compared the speakers about mid video is the STANDARD for all future comparisons. My man…wonderful edit and comparison. Thank you. Ps…JBL won for me. Great video!
Sony forgot to plug those tweeters. even the Motion boom sounds better than this
I have the JBL xtreme 2. I’ve had it since it came out, a few years now. I like it, but I want something the same size but better sound quality. Not a bigger speaker though. Just the sound signature itself. The voice of it or whatever. I’m mostly just bored of it. So far I can’t find anything better than the JBL though. Or is there?Devialet, I don’t think is portable without a cord. 😊
I appreciate your time and dedication invested in these reviews. What opinion do you have of the Sony - SRSRA3000 and SRSRA5000?
Tweeters in Jbl is quite disturbing in high volumes I don't feel comfortable listening to jbl for a long time and there's a bass drop in jbl in higher volumes. While the Sony is balanced and I think good for long time listening.
Guess you have no idea about balanced sound
You shouldn't be listening to the JBL at high volume for a long time anyway that speaker is super loud
@@rubric_ra I do have idea about balanced sound. I'm working in Electronics store and I'm listening to all of these brands 6 days a week for the last 4 year
@@defnotatroll what I meant is xtreme is good for outdoors so I will go with jbls for outdoors and indoors I will go with Sony. So it depends on what purpose u buying the speaker for.
@@rubric_ra bro that's my personal preference I like warmer sound than very open sound . So personal choice ryt ? If u want more open sound go with jbls or some anker speakers and warmer sound Sony . That's it
I've heard several JBL and Sony speakers, and Sony has better overall sound. The sony's have more clarity and detail, whereas all of the JBL lack clarity and have a muddy sound. USBC is a huge bonus! Very odd that the Ult field 7 and JBL boombox 3 don't have modern inputs..
Any chance you're going to be reviewing the Tribit Stormbox Blast?
So the LDAC support doesn't matter in terms of sound quality?
La gran mayoría lamentablemente escucha música por Spotify o RUclips el audio en estas plataformas esta comprimido y con perdidas Mp3 , Tener LDAC no ayuda en ese sentido,
Is it worth the extra $100- $120.00 for the BOOMBOX 3?
Yes
ima be honest my charge 5 is loud enough, although i only listen to it on the ipad hearing podcast on 40% volume indoors and outside if i listen to music its 60 to 70%. this speaker would be a waste judging by my preferences.
This man loves JBL clearly hates Sony.
I have the xtreme 3 and i love the speaker
Same
Btw so if you broke like me you can go to Amazon renew and buy the extrem 3 for 217.00 plus tax it my be used but by my god All mighty it’s still like if I have but it brand new
Greetings sir
Pls we would love to see you do an unboxing and a review of the JBL BOOMBOX 3 Sir
Always wanted u to do a review on that
🙏
Xtreme 3 is too sharp and XG300 is muffled.
Yeah. I would get a Tribit Stormbox Blast instead of one of these.
So, I had already ordered the Sony on Amazon since it's on sale for 200$, and naturally did my research AFTER the purchase. Boy am I glad that you made this video! The Sony sounds MUDDY by comparison! The JBL was also on sale, but 50$ more than the Sony. I decided that I'd rather pay the extra for better sound, cancelled the Sony order, and put one in for the JBL.
Thank you for the info, glad I was able to change them out.
Hate to tell you but every other website comparison says the Sony is way better
Yikes. The Sony sounds way better. I'm pretty sure this guy just loves jbl
@@simonkalloniatis7578 The jbl sounds really nice and clear, I've never heard the sony tbh but the sound comparison made it sounds warmer, hence muddy.
@@ronchum5178 It's better to test it in a shop. It can be his mic, his product, or a biased opinion that makes him intentionally ruin some products. I'm looking for a device to buy and the xb33 sounded so good to me but it's discontinued, so i went to look out for other sony products thinking they would sound similar. Lots of comments talk about testing both device irl and how sony sounds better. If you can go to a shop and test them yourself after you narrow down only 3 or 4 products and see what's best for you.
@@spookyclaws5350 Fair enough, though the JBL still sounds fantastic and I'm happy with my purchase. Some day I might come across it, and see how it sounds first hand.
JBL es superior en claridad de sonido y separación de instrumentos y voces, yo compraría el xtreme 3, saludos desde Lima
Amigo se me Para LA pinga con lo que dijistes saludos
Tengo el xtreme 3 y la verdad es lo mejor qué hay en el mercado
Always test it in a shop yourself. I've always watched reviews like these comparing jbl with other brands (usually sony). I was thinking about getting a JBL partybox 100w and found it in a shop while browsing other tech with a friend, and right next to it was the sony xp500. Every video I watched comparing those 2 had jbl sounding AMAZING while Sony would always sound lame. But the difference in the shop was night and day. Sony was louder, had clearer sound and the bass was better too (compared all bass modes on both speakers). Don't base your decision on a youtube review. Please go in the shop and listen to them yourself, some may like JBL better, some may like Sony better. If I were to go based on the youtube vids i would've gotten JBL. But after testing it IRL Sony blew my mind away and at a cheaper price it was a no brainer.
It's not only about volume... The sony actually sounds warmer and less harsh in the high mids. JBL almost pierces your ears with certain frequencies. Great job with the audio comparison switching back and forth!! Thank you.
Just bought XG300 for $200.Loving it so far.
yeah, at that price you can't complain
I bought xg500 instead the xtreme 3, here in colombia them worth the same so...
Jbl has a good sound but mids and highs are muddled at higher volume you can not listen to good music but only party music Sony is good with all kind of music and great sound separation for good quality ho e listening
JBL produces crackling sound. Sony sounds better
LDAC codec with 950 Kbs is the monster
Just got the last Xg300 from Target... no brainer to buy for $105
THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY TO COMPARE WITH CONSTANT SWITCHING BACK & FORTH! You need to let each play for a bit, then switch! Some real music played by actual people on musical instruments would help too! Fake synthetic generated "music" cannot showcase what any speaker is capable of!
We need to see these 2 vs the UE epicboom
That might be true but JBL won this battle but either one of them are worth $400 I'm just saying 250 the JBL Xtreme 3 when it first came out it was almost 400 bucks after tax it's not worth that kind of money but again everyone has an opinion
Have to come harder than that against JBL.
If Tribit can make a smaller version of the Stormbox Blast, maybe.
Do modern phone charger really have a USB-C output port? Meaning the USB cable is type C on both ends???
my iPhones and pixel phones do
FYI, seeing the Sony refurbed on Woot for $130. Arguably a *far* superior deal to the JBL.
How was it so far? I just bought one today for 130 on Amazon, excited to try it next week
Please sir listen my request, please review the jbl tour one over ear premium noise cancelling headphones because they definitely top competetior for bose and sony
Wow since you mentioned it I guess there is a bottle opener lol🤣 wow it lets me open my beer too
Listening from m+ x3 sounds good to me which bright..but xg300 sounds like you where saying hello with mouth covered
hi when will you get the new jbl boombox 3
Jbl xterme 3. Very clear highs and sound quality is much better 👌🏻 👍🏼.
Xtreme 3 all day long!
Better sound and better price.
$260 vs $335 🤑
True
Just bought one and also own an XB43. I bought one after hearing it in a shop, but also a big JBL fan, so after watching this I was a little worried.
Yes I think Sony has scored an own goal. However when the XB43 was released the sound on that was very closed. In later updates it became more open.
There is alot to like about this speaker. The basis for something very good is there. There's plenty of base, I think there's better clarity over the XB43, I also prefer the looks. The lights- that may be better at night creating a shodow effect. I was never a fan of the lights of the xb43 anyway.
When I bought my XB43, it was more as a competitor for the charge 4, which it was as it offered way more base. As Sony has slashed the price to £199, it again puts it in that charge 5 territory, which if Sony can make it just a bit more open, makes the XG300 the logical choice.
There isn't much that will compete with an Xtreme 3, likewise a Party box 100/110. It's the small home speaker where Sonynatural competition lies, the XB43 proved to be a winner, now they need to do the same with the XG300.
The Sony obviously sounds so much better... can't even compare..
In terms of design, JBL speakers look like a bunch 12 years old kids gathered in a room with task to design a "cool" looking speaker. And I'm speaking about JBL in general. Sony has much more sleek and elegant design, and this concrete speaker could fit literally any environment, from your living room, to the beach. Now imagine this JBL sitting on your living room tv stand / chest of drawers. 🙃
When it comes to sound, I think this comparison is quite biased, and the "not even close" is a definition of clickbait title. For the particular song you chose the Sony output might seem a bit muffled, but JBL is overexposing mid and high freqs, like we used to set on our winamps 2 decades back, to have illusion of "better" sound. I still prefer the balanced sound of XG300, and in terms of sheer appearance - it's not even close.
El SONY XG-300 no flota en el agua se hunde y se pierde la conexion a bluetoh